Senior Legal Secretary, Child Support Enforcement

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Legal Secretary IV for the Child Support Enforcement section. You will provide high-level administrative support to attorneys, manage complex calendars, and handle sensitive material with discretion.

Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, coordinating meetings, assisting with financials, and maintaining organized records. This role demands confidentiality, strong organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience as a legal secretary or executive assistant.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with office software and legal research tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Strong problem-solving and anticipatory skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level administrative support to attorneys in the Child Support Enforcement Section.
• Contributes to the development and improvement of section/unit procedures.
• Manages calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements for attorneys/executives.
• Prepares and reviews legal documents and correspondence with accuracy.
• Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas, materials, and minutes.
• Assists in preparing financial documents, budgets, and reports.
• Organizes and maintains files and systems for accuracy and accessibility.
• Serves as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with legal teams and assists in preparing presentations and reports.
• Prepares expense reports, tracks invoices, and handles billing matters.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Legal terminology

Executive support

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Office software

Legal research tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Legal Secretary IV for the Child Support Enforcement section. You will provide high-level administrative support to attorneys, manage complex calendars, and handle sensitive material with discretion.

Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, coordinating meetings, assisting with financials, and maintaining organized records. This role demands confidentiality, strong organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment.